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Essay / Concussion Problems in Football - 1584
Football is a vital component of modern popular culture in the United States. This sport is perhaps the epitome of sports worship and provides many hours of fun during the fall and winter seasons. Whether live or on television, football is in many ways an iconic piece of the American dream. However, football also accounts for a number of player injuries that occur frequently, due to the contact nature of the sport and its impact on players, many injuries over time can lead to more serious complications throughout throughout a player's life, even after retirement. In particular, repeated concussions can cause many concerns for players who continue to play for as long as possible. In recent years, concussions suffered by NFL players and their impact on long-term health and well-being have received increased attention. Many experts believe that concussions can contribute to brain damage and lifelong difficulties; therefore, these factors are proposed to play a critical role in health complications for many stakeholders. It is also proposed that many of these problems could be avoided if proper treatment and attention were given to active players who sustain concussions to determine whether their playing time should be limited or shortened if brain damage is evident. The apparent lack of attention to this issue has created numerous challenges for active and retired players, and the National Football Association (NFL) has generally given in to pressure from coaches and owners to continue allowing players most at risk to stay active and maintain yourself. further risk of brain damage. This argument will be addressed in the following paragraphs and an opposing argument will also...... middle of article ......to concussions, including immediate and appropriate medical care in order to develop a diagnosis and a precise treatment plan (Bernstein).The NFL's concussion dilemma continues to be a significant issue for the league and its players. These players are the ones who face the most difficulties because they are at risk of sustaining a concussion while on the field. However, the NFL has been irresponsible and inconsistent in its efforts to address player concussions; therefore, their roles must evolve toward more in-depth monitoring and review of concussions when they occur. This is an important opportunity to develop strategies that will encourage the NFL to treat concussions more quickly through immediate medical care and diagnosis to minimize the risk of future problems, such as long-term brain injuries. , dementia and even suicide. some cases.